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Buccaneers hire former Steelers offensive coach

Originally posted on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI
By River Wells | Last updated Mar 13, 2025 3:03 PM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a few additions in free agency to their roster, but on Thursday, they made an addition to their coaching staff.

As originally reported by 247Sports' Mike Casazza, the Buccaneers are set to hire West Virginia University tight ends coach Blaine Stewart to their offensive staff as an offensive quality control assistant. Prior to coaching the Mountaineers, he spent five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers working with wide receivers.

I can confirm the Bucs are hiring former WVU TE coach Blaine Stewart to their coaching staff. Prior to joining WVU, he spent 5 seasons with the Steelers, including 3 as the assistant WR coach. @mikecasazza had it first
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) March 13, 2025

Stewart gave his officially farewell to the WVU fanbase on social media.

A place I’m proud to call home. pic.twitter.com/VOmThSUROG
— Coach Blaine Stewart (@CoachBlaineStew) March 13, 2025

Stewart will come to the Buccaneers as an offensive quality control coach, which is a familiar job for new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Grizzard served that same role with the Miami Dolphins from 2017-18 and then from 2022-23, so it makes sense that he would want someone in a similar role on the coaching staff as he continues to build the offense. As it stands, Stewart would be the only person with such a role on Tampa Bay's coaching staff.

Liam Coen's Buccaneers offense was top five in the league last year in numerous metrics, and Grizzard has much to live up to in 2025 with the same roster. Adding Stewart to the mix could be a way in which he looks to keep the ball rolling for the Bucs next season.

This article first appeared on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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